48 Hours In Bristol, England

New Bristol (Photo Credit: Lauren Welch)

When I told people I was traveling to England, their first response was, “Oh, have fun in London, hi to the Queen!”  Upon explaining I would be visiting Bristol, not London, I was greeted with cocked heads, scrunched up noses, and the question, “What’s in Bristol?”  Truth be told, I wasn’t quite sure myself…I was [...]

5 Things You Should Know About Bristol, England

The Clifton Suspension Bridge (Photo Credit: Lauren Welch)

One of the first things I like to do when visiting a new place is to take a guided tour to acclimate myself with the city, its history, and a local’s view on all the good spots to eat.  Being in England, it seemed only appropriate to take one of the red double-decker bus tours.  [...]

Tastes Of Bristol

The English Breakfast (Photo Credit: Lauren Welch)

Like every other American, I had the preconceived notion that the Brits are as bad at food as the French are at making niceties.  Thus, you can imagine my delight in discovering that not only was the food edible, it was actually a delicious highlight of the trip.  These are a few of the local [...]

Fashion Forward Bristol

M Shed (Photo Credit: Lauren Welch)

The British are masters of many things: brewing up a perfect cup of tea, battering an exquisite batch of fish and chips, and charming us Americans with those delicious little accents.  During my first day in Bristol, I was pleased to discover something else that the Brits quite excel at: fashion. At the M Shed [...]

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